Digital Snacks: Breaks for Students’ Brains

Resources from Tony Vincent’s November 2024 Presentation

There are lots of reasons to give students brain breaks. Quick pauses in learning relieve stress, reduce cognitive overload, break up monotony, and strengthen social bonds. Short mental recesses allow students to reboot so they can refocus. Let’s explore strategic intermissions that include interactive websites, satisfying videos, and zippy activities that bring about joy, connection, and curiosity.

Tony gives the Padlet password at the end of his presentation.

Digital snack categories include Relaxing, Cognitive, Physical, Creative, Sensory, Social, and Humor.

Lofi music has a mellow, minimalist sound that creates a relaxed atmosphere.

Lofi Girl is a popular channel that streams Lofi music.